The most worth-your-money Omakase in Taipei, Taiwan
Note: Since October 2025, they’ve increased their minimum pricing from 1800 to 2000. Still a cost-friendly omakase in Taipei!
2000NTD, or $63 USD, is all it costs for this sit-down omakase in Taipei. As a seasoned sushi diner in Taiwan, it’s rare to find places that still offer sets for less than 2000-3000 NTD. 利休日本料理 in Da’an District serves a 14-course omakase in Taipei for NT$2,000, making it one of the most affordable sit-down omakase options in the city. At the price point, its quality, quantity, freshness, sauce, presentation, and service is extremely satisfying and I think it makes this one of the best omakase in Taipei.
Restaurant: 利休日本料理 (LiXiu Sushi Shabu Shabu)
Location: Da’an District, Taipei
Cuisine: Japanese omakase / sushi
Price range: NT$2,000 + 10% service (~$61 USD)
Known for: 14-course omakase at one of Taipei’s lowest price points
Starters
In the best way possible, I love textury foods, especially ones that lean more slimy. So when this seaweed came out I knew I was in the right place. Flavored with the perfect amount of acidity to help prepare your palate for what’s to come. The next starter featured another acidic jelly on top of fresh slices of sashimi.
Madai (red seabream) with scallion, and flounder (it would have been Shrimp but I replaced it because I’m allergic).
This was a seaweed, steamed egg, with juicy clams.
Nigiri round 2: we’re up to 4 pieces of Nigiri, and our 5th plate. Here we had a beautifully cut scallop with dry seaweed on top.
This was a surprise mid-meal dish. We thought it might have been a dessert. Fried mochi-like bites.
Mackerel with freshly ground ginger, tuna belly, and flounder with shallots.
This was probably the best of the meal for me (the fish were all incredible, but this was unique). A homemade tofu made out of cashew paste. Super silky, with a creamy nutty texture.
Now for the fried dish. A crispy Tempura eel. I wasn’t a huge fan, but I was glad to have eel on the menu.
We’re already 10 dishes in, and we still haven’t reached the mains. We were already full but loved the surprises of each dish. Here we have ikura with a dollop of rice, flowers, and wasabi.
This nigiri was served solo, as a beautiful piece of toro tuna.
Now for the dish that most people come to omakase for. The beautiful and thick Uni handroll. We had a friend that was too full to eat more, but we said this was the one dish she had to have a bite of. until…
They brought out a bowl of wagyu shabu, golden egg yolk, and rice. Now this was something you definitely had to have a bite of!
Although I was full to the brim (or should I say bream?), I finished off the homemade pudding, a light and slightly sweet dessert to help close off the meal.
利休日本料理 (LiXiu Sushi Shabu Shabu) is an unsuspecting omakase restaurant, but undoubtedly one of the best I’ve been to so far for the price!
利休日本料理 (LiXiu Sushi Shabu Shabu)
🗺️ Address: No. 144, Section 2, Dunhua S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei
📖 Reserve: https://inline.app/booking/-MLkKbVIZh2nFZItVH5u:inline-live-2/-MLkKbfYnZQ9lRZLxRUN
See more of their dishes on their Facebook
💰 Effective October 1, 2025
Set Menu Price Increase: NT$2,000 + 10% service charge
Business Hours:
Monday–Saturday
Lunch: 12:00–14:00
Dinner:
First Seating: 17:30–19:20
Second Seating: 19:30–21:20
As dinner is served in two rounds, please arrive on time.
Menu & Pricing:
Sushi Set: NT$2,000 + 10%
Shabu Set: NT$2,000 + 10%
Private Booking: NT$38,000 + 10%
About the Sushi Course:
The sushi course includes a total of 20 items featuring seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan.
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